Steering

Steering parts for cars in New Zealand: prices and rules

Updated 31 October 2026

Car steering parts in New Zealand range from about NZ$50 for a sport steering wheel to over NZ$1,000 for a steering rack or a wheel for a specific model. The quickest way to current prices, and to a fitted repair, is a request on BlaBlaPrice where you name the part and the car.

Rules for modified steering and warranty

Steering conversions done after 1 March 1999 must have a low volume vehicle (LVV) plate fixed to the vehicle's bulkhead. Steering systems are covered by the Steering Systems 2001 rule, and a vehicle last modified before 1 January 1992 does not have to comply with the Low Volume Vehicle Code. A new-vehicle warranty can exclude mechanical adjustments, including steering, so check the terms before you fit an aftermarket part.

Season and when to get the car checked

October is spring, and the summer holidays from December to February bring long drives, so a steering check before then is practical. Winter from June to August is wet, which is a good reason to check steering and wheel fittings before the rainy months.

How parts are bought and fitted

Measure what you are replacing before you order. Listings give wheel sizes in millimetres, with 320 mm and 350 mm racing wheels common, and bolt spacing in millimetres too, such as 70 mm. Many parts are sold for a particular vehicle model and year, so give the car make, model and build year. Ask whether fitting is included, and whether the part can be delivered to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga.

What to put in your request

Name the part, the car model and year, and the power steering type. For a rack, say which side you need. Then say whether you want an original or compatible part, the part's condition, whether you need fitting, your delivery city and your budget. A photo of the old part helps sellers match it.

BlaBlaPrice's AI reads your request, asks for the missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. See car parts, suspension and running gear or the brake system, or start with a request on the home page.